Information Security Engineer

6 days ago

Palo Alto, CA, United States Xai Full time
About xAI

xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All engineers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

About the Role

We are seeking a versatile and proactive Security Generalist to join our security team. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with our Detection Engineering, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, and IT teams to enhance our security posture. As a strategic unblocker and automator, you will identify bottlenecks, streamline processes, and develop tools to improve efficiency across security operations, all while supporting our cloud-native and AI-focused infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
  • Assist Detection Engineering by monitoring security alerts, refining detection rules, and supporting incident response efforts
  • Support Application Security by conducting code reviews, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines, and addressing AI/ML-specific vulnerabilities
  • Collaborate with Infrastructure Security to secure cloud architectures, maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates, and perform security assessments
  • Partner with the IT Team to ensure secure system administration, endpoint protection, and compliance with security policies
  • Develop automation scripts and tools to streamline security workflows and reduce manual effort across teams
  • Act as a strategic unblocker by identifying and resolving cross-team challenges, fostering collaboration, and driving security initiatives
  • Contribute to the creation and maintenance of security documentation, playbooks, and metrics
  • Stay current with emerging threats, security trends, and best practices in cloud-native and AI environments
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
  • 1-3 years of experience in cybersecurity, with exposure to detection, application, or infrastructure security
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, Rust) for automation and tool development
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and their security features
  • Understanding of cybersecurity principles, common vulnerabilities, and attack vectors
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working across multiple security domains (e.g., detection, application, infrastructure)
  • Familiarity with SIEM platforms, code analysis tools, or Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
  • Knowledge of AI/ML security implications, such as those outlined in the OWASP LLM Top 10
  • Relevant security certifications (e.g., GCIH, CSSLP, CCSP)
  • Experience with containerized environments, Kubernetes, or DevSecOps practices
Bonus Skills
  • Experience building custom security tools or integrations to enhance security operations
  • Contributions to open-source security projects or tools
  • Interest in leveraging AI to automate security tasks and improve threat detection
  • Familiarity with software supply chain security or digital forensics
Annual Salary Range

$150,000 - $250,000 USD
Benefits

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

xAI is an equal opportunity employer.

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